Louisville launches taskforce to crack down on illegal massage parlors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville is stepping up its efforts against illegal massage parlors.

There is now a multi-agency taskforce to shut them down.

"If you wanna call it massage parlors, human trafficking, prostitution, or modern-day slavery," Metro Councilman Jeff Hudson, R-23, said. "Today is the day Louisville Metro Government is going to take a stand against it. This matter affects not only public safety but also the health, dignity and well-being of our residents."

The city said fake massage parlors are often fronts for organized trafficking operations.

There is now a proposed ordinance with Metro Council to better help distinguish legitimate businesses from fake ones.

The taskforce will impose stricter license and operation requirements. It will also conduct criminal investigations.

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